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A rendering of the front of the Lincoln Apartments. Photos: Venice Community Housing.
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A Look at the Lincoln Apartments

February 14, 2020

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February 14, 2020

39 units of supportive housing By Chad Winthrop Learn about a development underway to bring 40 units of supportive housing...

The membrane tent at the Venice bridge housing center. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
News, Westside Wellness

Bridge Housing to Open in Less Than 2 Weeks

February 14, 2020

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February 14, 2020

Open house next week By Sam Catanzaro A bridge housing homeless shelter in Venice will open in a little more...

A rubbish fire burns under the 10 Freeway at Venice Boulevard Monday morning. Photo: Jef Scott (Facebook).
Westside Wellness

Rubbish Fire at Venice Blvd Encampment

February 10, 2020

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February 10, 2020

LAFD: no investigation into Monday morning fire The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) says that a rubbish fire broke out...

Orson Bean and wife Alley Mills. Photo: Facebook.
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Actor Orson Bean Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Venice

February 8, 2020

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February 8, 2020

91-year-old actor-comedian passes away Friday night in front of local theatre By Sam Catanzaro Longtime actor and beloved Venice resident...

Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
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Abbot Kinney Parking Meter Update

February 6, 2020

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By Sam Catanzaro Last month an open house was held to discuss parking meters coming to Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Now...

The membrane tent at the Venice bridge housing center Monday. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
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Work Wraps up at Bridge Housing Site

February 3, 2020

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February 3, 2020

154-bed shelter set to open in coming weeks By Sam Catanzaro Contractors have finished work at a 154-bed homeless shelter...

VJAMM Committee members, former internees and local lawmakers and activists celebrate the one-year anniversary of the monument in 2018. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
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Venice Intersection to Commemorate Japanese Americans

January 30, 2020

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By Sam Catanzaro In April of 1942, Arnold Maeda was 15 years old when he and his father Takeda were...

The 300 block of Lincoln Boulevard in Venice. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
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LAPD: Not Sufficient Evidence to Show Sexual Assualt of Homeless Woman Occurred

January 27, 2020

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January 27, 2020

By Sam Catanzaro Los Angeles police say that they do not have sufficient evidence or information to show that an...

A cleanup at the Venice Boulevard Globe Avenue homeless encampment over the summer. Photo: LAPD Pacific Division/Facebook.
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Over $1 Million Approved for Showers, Bathrooms at 2 Encampments

January 27, 2020

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January 27, 2020

Funding for pilot program approved by LA City Council By Sam Catanzaro Over $1 million has been approved by LA...

The 300 block of Lincoln Boulevard in Venice. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
Westside Wellness

Witness Says She Saw Rape of ‘Passed-Out’ Homeless Woman in Venice

January 21, 2020

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Witness films incident near Lincoln and Rose Friday evening By Sam Catanzaro Two people filmed having sex near a Venice...

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